Why Policymakers, Industry Groups, and Workers Themselves Must Also Step Up

JFF CEO Maria Flynn urges employers to see beyond personal opinions about abortion and take action to ensure that women of all socioeconomic backgrounds have the health care services they need to succeed in the workplace and achieve equitable economic advancement.

Income share agreements (ISA) have garnered significant excitement as a new tool to finance postsecondary education, but it is unclear what effect they have on racial and gender equity. Using a proprietary data set of ISA contract holder records, this report analyzes differences in contract terms and repayment patterns across demographic groups, finding no consistent and significant favorability toward one racial/ethnic or gender group over another.

Dramatic disruptions in our labor market and economy require a responsive and dynamic model for postsecondary education. The lines between learning and work are fading as people find that they must continually develop new skills throughout their careers to keep pace with the demands of an ever-evolving economy. These new realities have created an environment that requires a new model for postsecondary education - one that prioritizes equitable economic mobility for an increasingly diverse student population. Jobs for the Future (JFF) introduces Guided Career Pathways: a new postsecondary model for today's learners. Visit, guidedcareerpathways.com

Committing to a Flexible, Accelerated, and Equitable Learning Experience for Economic Advancement

Equitable economic growth requires inclusion at every step of the way, from how we design our education and training systems to how we use collaborative strategies and coordinated investments for regional economic development. JFF presents a vision for growing our economy differently, prioritizing asset-based, cross-sector approaches to build community resilience.